Lotus just made some waves by announcing an all new electric hypercar to be unveiled July 16th this year. Confirmed for production out of their Hethel, Norfolk based headquarters, the all new Lotus Type 130 Electric Hypercar will be limited to just 130 total units.
The Lotus Type 130 Electric Hypercar has come together very quickly since the announcement. The automaker has detailed that the electric supercar will be delivered starting in 2020, with just a few select customers set to receive one.
Hyped as the “world’s first full electric British hypercar,” Lotus confirmed that the hypercar was in the last stages of development. Set for release in London on July 16th, there hasn’t been much in the way of details or specifications for the Type 130 just yet.
Lotus went on to elaborate on their decision, announcing this press release.
Following first confirmation of the project in April at the Shanghai International Auto Show, several hundred potential owners have come forward to express their interest in the new car. Today, the company announces that a maximum of just 130 examples will be available to own – representing the number of Lotus ‘Types’ introduced during the brand’s 71-year history.
Lotus also confirms today that Type 130 will be built at Hethel in Norfolk, the brand’s headquarters since 1966.
Type 130 will be the most dynamically accomplished road car in the company’s history, continuing a bloodline rich in firsts and technical game-changers in automotive and motorsport.
Official statement from Lotus
Electric super cars have been growing in popularity, and represent the automotive future horizon. Despite that fact however, EV’s have been know more for their inability to meet deadlines. Lotus could look to buck this trend however, with the financial backing of Chinese giant Geely.
Announced at the Shanghai Auto Show, the Lotus Type 130 Electric Hypercar could look to redefine the market. One thing is for sure however, is that the Lotus electric supercar will definitely redefine a hefty price tag. Hypercars, and especially electric hypercars, are never cheap.
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